wearisome
gb/wˈɪɹisəm/ us/wˈɪɹisəm/
C1
English
unalmas, fárasztó, megerőltető
C1
FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
[something] is wearisome; wearisome to [someone]
The speaker’s long list of statistics became wearisome after a while.
A felszólaló hosszú statisztikalistája egy idő után unalmassá vált.
I found the constant complaining wearisome and changed the subject.
Fárasztónak találtam az állandó panaszkodást, ezért témát váltottam.
The report is accurate, but the writing is wearisome.
Learner examples
The class was wearisome.
Az óra unalmas volt.
This story is wearisome to read.
Ezt a történetet fárasztó olvasni.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse with worrisome (= causing worry). Wearisome is about boredom/tiredness.
Meaning
boring and annoying over time
Collocations
a wearisome task
|a wearisome meeting
|a wearisome lecture
|a wearisome conversation
|wearisome details
|wearisome repetition
|a wearisome argument
|a wearisome routine
|a wearisome process
|increasingly wearisome
Synonyms
tedious (Emphasizes being long and boring.)
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tiresome (Commoner word; often suggests mild annoyance.)
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monotonous (Highlights sameness and lack of variety.)
Antonyms
engaging (Holds attention and interest.)
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interesting (Not dull; makes you want to know more.)
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stimulating (Actively excites interest or thought.)
Themes
emotions
|daily_life
|communication
|work
Definition
very boring and makes you feel tired of it
So dull, repetitive, or long that it makes you lose interest and feel irritated or impatient.
C1
FORMAL
2
fárasztó
A2
megerőltető
B2
Usage pattern:
a wearisome [task/journey/climb]
It was a wearisome drive through heavy traffic and roadworks.
Fárasztó autózás volt a nagy forgalomban és az útépítések között.
The rescue team faced a wearisome climb in the heat.
A mentőcsapatra a hőségben megerőltető kapaszkodás várt.
After a wearisome day of moving boxes, I went to bed early.
Learner examples
The hike was wearisome.
A túra fárasztó volt.
It is wearisome to carry these bags.
Fárasztó cipelni ezeket a táskákat.
Common mistake:
If you mean ‘dangerous’ or ‘difficult,’ wearisome is not the best choice; it mainly means ‘tiring.’
Meaning
making you physically tired
Collocations
a wearisome journey
|a wearisome climb
|wearisome work
|a wearisome day
|a wearisome trek
|a wearisome schedule
|a wearisome shift
|wearisome labor
Synonyms
exhausting (Stronger; suggests you end up very tired.)
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arduous (More formal; focuses on difficulty and sustained effort.)
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draining (Often implies energy is slowly used up.)
Antonyms
easy (Requires little effort.)
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relaxing (Reduces tiredness rather than causing it.)
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restful (Helps you regain energy.)
Themes
health
|sports
|travel
|daily_life
Definition
very tiring and needs a lot of effort
Causing physical fatigue because it requires a lot of effort or takes a long time.
Grammar
Dictionary form
wearisome
IPA
GB/wˈɪɹisəm/
US/wˈɪɹisəm/
Syllables & stress
wear - i - some (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (wear)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: wearisome
Expressions
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